controlled substance

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The panel “has a record of providing an extra level of protection, which is important given the volume of controlled substance research that occurs in California,” the analysis said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024

In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court struck down Washington’s criminal statute prohibiting possession of a controlled substance, which was considered a felony.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Approved 50 years ago by the F.D.A. as a veterinarian-prescribed analgesic, it is not listed as a controlled substance for animals or humans and so is not subject to strict monitoring.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2023

"Because xylazine is not a controlled substance, its regulation does not fall under the purview of DEA," a spokesperson said via email.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2022

That does not include measures to add more synthetic opioids to controlled substance lists to mirror federal law; those have been adopted in many states, with bipartisan support.

From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2022